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@i also couldn't hold my laughter there cos to me it was unrealistic,dat amount from dried fish.cos everyone will b into dat biz.so like fiancéfitness said lets b careful what we quote especially business wise,cos they check d inflow n outflow of cash into d account n d balance has to correspond wit d amount said.

@lizzylilly....@firsttymum n olokings totally agree wit u guys dats what came to mind as I read it.they didn't believe d earning n u can't change it cos they ave d info already so just look for an expensive hospital not even doc.FF n a really nice n comfy accommodation like a two bedroom furnished to match up d earnings.
This just reminded me when we went for our interview in Abuja n a lady before us said she earns 50million monthly from her business the VO asked what kind of business is dat,she said she imports dried fish from Thailand n dat was it they denied her d visa.so changing d amount now will make u appear as though u lied earlier so just get expensive hospital n and accommodation to match up.

@phema,tvegas,Nita2013,;una don reach here again.....lol.hw r the babies doing?

phema i just responded . check

@pattyreal and easydune:Amen dear it shall b so for you all in Jesus name. God who did it for me will do it for u n all other mamas waiting sharp sharp things.

@bmay:thanks dear.as if u know I read dat book as if no tomorrow over n over again claiming n speaking it .we give God all thanks

@bj2012; God has done it for u cos is already sealed in heaven.await ur good news.

@damsell:dat is really high . I'm using emirates is not more than $100 to change but want to call n confirm cos d date we intend changing it to d fare is higher than what we paid so we don't know if we will ave to pay d extra increased priced or not.

Thanks a whole lot everyone for d congratulatory messages, prayers, wishes n all give all glory to God. much appreciated

Congrats phema thank God for d safe delivery n ur LO.came to post my experience also.
Had my little one at 39weeks d whole process was fast from contraction to birth less tha 2hrs, my water broke rushed to d hospital I was already 7cm before the nurses culd pull injection n what are u I was already pushing they were sending for d doctor baby was out n they were all congratulating me dat was really fast culdnt document nothing.so d doctor said I didn take d prescribed injection cos of how fast everything went need to keep my baby in special care for observation n I told him pls d baby should b kept with me(in my mind as I knw d package didn cover dat)n he said no problem.all test was done n baby was fully fine.like phema said my nurses were amazing abt 5-7nurses on me during labour all doing a different thing n one just encouraging me I can do it cos no epidural...lol,they were really wonderful even d ward kept asking over n over if I needed anything.i didnt like a particular food told my nurse n she got me something else.n like phema has said didn use anything I went with all was provided.d package was over worth it n I give God all thanks.
Applied for passport thru post office paid expedited n overnight priority mail n d passport came exactly 1wk2days so heading for visa nw n shifting my flight earlier than scheduled.@madameu:thank u so much for d help oo much appreciated n regards to d other mum I met at east oak.

@bossladyM:they will accept it as long as is a birth certificate I don't think it matters if private or government.i got d passport same day(Abuja),n went with birth certificate,our own passport,n consent letter dats what I can remember for now will ask my hubby if any other documents will let u knw.

@BossladyMo:they won't take d snapshot while d baby is sleeping u wuld b asked to wake d baby up they need d eyes opened.same thing when I went with my son we had to wake him up n they will show u how to hold d baby so they snap dnt worry about dat u wuld hold d baby but when they r done u won't see urself in d pics they will direct u.infact when I had to wake my son up he started crying seriously but they waited till we consoled him n then directed us how to hold him for d passport,so dnt bother abt dat just go there.

@pattyreal:I'm not yet back still I'm phoenix so dnt knw hw much dat will cost.

@heart2heart:our stop over in dubai was just 2hrs45mins before I will go n bath n freshen up they were already boarding.but my return ticket d stop over is 14hrs they will lodge us but I'm not sure of feeding but someone dat had long stopover said feeding was inclusive.so if u want to rest before d next flight u can go with d one dat has long stopover.

@saved2serve:I used emirates when coming and I really loved their service.the air hostess got a bulk head sit for me n my husband so I could stretch my legs n later d couple by our side went behind so I could lay my baby so we had d whole roll(4seats to ourselves) n d flight frm dubai is usually d double decker so a lot of space to sleep n stretch had a roll to ourselves flight wasn't full.d hostess r really nice n helpful anything u need just ask u can keep asking for more.at a point they took my baby with them playing I was just resting my thing.n is just one stop dats dubai.so ur wife can stroll around when she is tired there is enuf space to move around.
N I think is too much d amount of money u want to enter with we came as a family n showed just 10k as cash n credit card so dat should b enuf instead of u holding n ur wife holding dats too much cash to hold n might expose u to so much questioning again.

@madameU:k u could send d message. but I got another one which I used ystrday selected d ones I needed cos I didn't see d need for all those decoration stuffs as is just few months I'm staying so d company u r allowed to select what u need in fact even if is only bed so I picked a queen size bed n set of sofa just bedroom n parlour stuffs essential stuffs n d total aftr tax n all added amounted to $168.n free delivery to d apartment I took. was so happy cos it saved cost for me . didn't use cort again twas a cab guy dat took us there n u could get cheaper deal cos they r cheaper stuffs but I was considering my son nt spoiling anything dats y else I was ready to go for d cheapest items there. it would ave been less.like when I entered d store there is a whole bedroom package for $117 dats d queen size bed 2or 3 drawers can't remember n a dressing mirror n I saw a sitting room set for 90 but I don't think u need all those side lamps flowers decoration stuffs whatever u take out d money will b deducted. n most houses come with walk in closet mirror n all so u might as well take all those out n save cost.d name is Aaron's u can check them out. in fact d sofa set I picked one can sleep comfortable on it is like a bed

@jaejae:ok thanks for the info,didn't knw I could open an account .

raii: The safe areas listed in the link are about 2hrs by bus says googlemaps. I'm going to look at Tempe.

yea tempe is also a nice place safe area.u can check it out just drove thru there dats where most students lodge n they r back to school so d prices of rent went a little bit higher so I was told.

@twizze:yes u can pay monthly as they prefer monthly payments cos we asked they don't expect u to pay d whole tym u r spending at once.but u can tell them ur payment plan hw u want to pay so they said.
N for those with excess cash cos of POE u culd get it changed into credit card in fry's for 45cents so we were advised by one of d ladies we met in one of d houses we checked it makes it easier for u instead of moving around with cash.Dat just go to fry's market place meet d customer service n request for money order.at least dat will save u frm spending d cash anyhw n some places don't accept cash n some dnt take higher denominations cos of change frm mu experience.

MadameU: Thanks a lot akelvin. I would be expecting a feedback from you, its good to know there's someone out there who understands my concern, I hope you are having a good time already in Phoenix.

I got some so all depending on ur budget n preferences.but nice apartments mostly in chandelier based on advise of pple around on d areas n safe neighborhood.dnt knw if I can list all but will list d ones I can so u check out on d internet n we went there so 'twas cool.there is d chandler meadows apartment with furnished one bed for $1020 all inclusive,biscaynebay chandelier for$1070.83 dats plus utilities,Alante at d island for $901 all inclusive but not furnished but d furnished one goes for 1500 but we were advised to pick a non furnished one n rent d furnitures dat way is cheaper,we got a furniture company dat furnishes d bedroom,dinning, sitting room for $179 so is cheaper than taking a furnished apartment d name of d rental company is Cort u can check them out.note all I listed r one bedroom.i checked a lot anyone I remember again will put it up.there is one I saw in Gilbert really really nice goes for $959 but when every was added it went up to1159 but really cool d name is highland groves at Morrison ranch u can check it out.but note all these I listed d kitchens r fully equipped n laundry facilities also in each apartment.
U can also check AZ furnished apartments.com so u can select from four different areas if u want a furnished apartment.but NOTE d prices may differ if u r renting a short stay like three months they usually add premium charges added.thats y d ones I went to dat I gave u I was saying all inclusive so this AZ u can call to confirm n tell them ur duration.
But u can get cheaper apartments for $750-800 for a one bed not furnished then rent ur furnitures for $179 I think dat is nt bad.

MadameU: I understand your point, I personally have tried out some apartments which aren't extended stays I have only heard from one of them, knowing the particular region with good neighbourhoods and access to bus line and closeby shopping is what I'm particular about @this point.I see tempe,chandler,mesa,scottsdale etc that's y a referral of some sort would help.thanks

[quote author=MadameU]Exactly my point my concerns r d neighborhood also cos they r areas we were told to avoid.contacted some agents n had some apartments to check out when we arrived,my hubby's friend who once stayed in phoenix said we should look at d north area dat those areas r safe including Tempe,Scottsdale is nice is where d millionaires r so rents r on d high side,n some I can't remember except wit d map though avoid the west of phoenix high crime rate n drug activities there especially d macdowells axis,the south side also ,isbetter understood wit d map we came in n paid for a week in extended stay to go look out d apartment we ave in mind n d receptionist were nice spoke to them n they gave us two maps explained n mapped out areas to avoid especially as I'm with a kid n d cab guy who took us also said same thing brought out a map after gisting wit my hubby n mapped out areas to avoid all saying same thing.took it dat is God directing our movements so we don't fall in a bad neighborhood cos two diff cab guys we used were really nice n told us abt d places n places to avoid n d hotel also (God's favour) we ave an agent we r meeting in d morning to show us some houses
Is actually a one bed I'm going for so that's what will b going out to see.will come back n give u info on d places if they r okay.

@owale:welcome back thank God for his mercies n for sound health for both mother n babies.pls if u could give me d name of d apartment n is it a studio, or one bed? will b expecting a reply as I'm looking for a place to settle dwn

Thank God for His faithfulness.Arrived Newyork safely n POE was sooo smooth n fast aftr a long flight with Emirates.
CO:Hi
Me:Hi
CO:why r u in d US
me:vacation n to ave my baby
CO:another baby?starring with suprise
me:yes (cos I was with my little son, she had to look at his passport with suprise n d dress I wore ahe didn't notice d tummy).
CO ohkay.hw much do u ave on u
me:10000
CO:u intend paying for d delivery with dat?
me:yes
CO:okay.which hospital ave u contacted?
me:maricopa n showed her d appointment confirmation
CO:where will u b staying
me:will b renting an apartment.she asked to see it n told her avnt paid yet cos I wantef to see what I was paying for but done my research online n ave some list of apartments I will b checking out so showed d list I printed.
CO:okay u can ave it back.hw long will u guys b sstaying?
me:3months
CO:okay.
she started playing with my son cos he was screaming n drawing her attention n stamped all of us in for six months. my husband did all d talking though .handed everything to us n welcome to us.
went to declare d foodstuffs aftr listing all they opened d bag n said I wasn't meant to bring chicken indomie I should ave brought another flavour not chicken cos is nt allowed.but he likes nigerians especially d igbos (he is a white man oo) but his colleague was igbo so said they wnt seize it but nxt tym I shouldn't bring chicken flavour n do ave a nice stay.dat was all
Thank God for His favour. resting in New York to head to phoenix.

@phema:went with just my passport n ticket.u can't get more than $4000, so completed it frm black market at d rate of 168.5..

@phema:got BTA lately at d rate of 166, from UBA

@shawbabe:hmmm d hold up was nt as usual so my estimated tym to reach d airport was affected came in 10mins aftr closing,a lot of us sef.i just took it in good faith.is how God wants it.

@phema:welldone on ur research, u tried. will b a second option if d new rate applies to previous appointment.
I miss my flighy to New York Ystrad, it has been a whole lot of stress trying to reschedule they said no vacant space till sat .I either rebook for sat or keep monitoring for any available space . couldn't get any space today really annoying coupled with mihs review, I just tire cos I'm going oping d new rate doesn't apply or will just go with phema's research.

@nefertitiram; so sorry about ur loss is really a painful one, but God will console u n ur family. it's well pls take heart.

dserious: Thanks a lot @oawele and all, i called MIHS and was rescheduled to next week. I have even received the mail confirmation.

Pls for pple currently in phoenix, which other hotel has a fairly good naija community aside crossland?

I guess I will try calling to reschedule mine also as i will b entering on d 24th..thanks to @all for their help n contributions.

thank God u n d babies r doing fine dats d most important thing. God has a plan for everything. regards to d newborns
uote author=nefertitiram]Dear All,
I wish I could post a POE story, but I developed severe complications on the day I was to leave for US. I am sure my friend @dinawe who we were supposed to travel together must have been confounded by my disappearance at the airport.
I started bleeding a few hours to my flight, and was rushed to a hosp. I had lost so much blood so they had to carry out an emergency surgery to save my life.
My babies were born at 27 weeks and are currently in an incubator. I am in recovery as well.
In all things I can only give thanks to God, things could have been much worse if I had gotten on that flight.
@dinawe, please reach out to me when you arrive phoenix. This is why I didn't show up for our flight, but I and the babies are safe and sound.[/quote]

@nita 2013:thank u, u just took d thoughts from my heart, is only God dat guarantees success n safe delivery n not d four walls of d hospital or doctors . anything can go wrong anytime but is not our portion no need entertaining fear or preparing for d worst cos it wnt b any of us.pple ave given their success story of safe delivery including leonessAug too.so we all just pray for God's favour to go wit us all n also for d doctors n nurses who will take ur delivery.
I'm mihs bound nn I'm prepared for d best n I know it wuld b a smooth ride all thru d way.
@leonessAug:sorry for whatever happened to ur frnd thank God they r okay

@nefertitiram; ; that's a nice one nt bad.hwz d distance to d hospital n wwhat's d name? Thanks for d info pls keep us posted wit any info n others u get to knw abt@imo007:thanks for d info on d extended stay will check it out online. Pls iz it furnished

@nefertitiram and dserious,will b nice planning and sharing ideas together.i'm leaving september ending but still researching d accomodations around.d review on crossland got me a little bit worried in using d place.@ibtisam,thank God for arriving safely.pls since u r already in phoenix,it wuld b nice if u culd help us with reliable information on accomodation.

Ave been a silent follower of this trend ,read frm page one to d last n it has been of great help to me.considering all I read decided to use MIHS to give birth n will b due nov by God's grace hoping to go by sept,looking for who wuld d in Phoenix dat period cos of boredom.pls anyone with info on accommodation aside cross land in phonix nt too far frm d hospital will appreciate d details.@neferitiram,where do u intend staying?